One Indian missing after attack on commercial vessel off Oman coast: MEA
India condemned the attack on the Panama-flagged oil tanker MT El Gaia off the coast of Oman, stating that one Indian seafarer remains missing while 13 others were rescued. The Ministry of External Affairs said there were 14 Indian crew members aboard the vessel. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing for the missing seafarer, and the Indian embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with Omani authorities.
India expressed its appreciation for Omani assistance in the rescue operation and called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and pursuit of dialogue and diplomacy to bring peace to the region.
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